Machu Picchu

Just a short post about Machu Picchu

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August 20th 2008
... I was there a few weeks ago and was surprised. Very suprised. Because it was not what I expected. And what I expected? To say the truth: A touristic place with touristic atmosphere, just another travel business hyped place... But Machu Picchu is simply great. We have spent 10 hours there - going to the peaks around, making photos, just walking... And enjoying the unique atmosphere. What I reco ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more